What are your plans in the next few years?
I plan to attend Le Moyne College to major in mathematics and pursue a master's degree. What are your career plans?
I plan to obtain a job in a statistical, financial, or actuarial field. What have you enjoyed the most about your high school experience?
I have enjoyed learning from the best teachers. What is your favorite quote or saying?
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." -- Martin Luther King Jr. Who has inspired you the most?
My parents, for always believing in me, encouraging me, and instilling the value of hard work. What is your advice to your graduating class?
Being successful does not happen by the wave of a magic wand, it takes hard work and determination to succeed. What do you do to relax and unwind?
I love to attend and watch sporting events, play the piano, and relax with family and friends.

What word or phrase best describes you?
Trustworthy and dependable At your 25-year reunion, what do you want your classmates to remember you for?
I would like to be remembered for my leadership, strong work ethic and always willing to help others.

If nothing else, what one thing would you like to accomplish in your lifetime?
To make a positive change that would have a major effect in making the world a better place.

Salutatorian

Payne

Name:
Brandon Payne Town:
Hastings Parents:
Melanie and Bill Payne

What are your plans in the next few years?
I have enrolled into Elmira College's secondary education program for the fall of 2013 academic year. My concentration will be in history and mathematics. What are your career plans?
I hope to achieve a teaching certification in history and math with the goal of teaching in a high school or middle school in the great state of New York. What have you enjoyed the most about your high school experience?
I have enjoyed all of the memories I have built with members of my class and the teachers at Paul V. Moore, from working with each other on projects to simply talking with my friends before the school day begins. What is your favorite quote or saying?
"If I don't get it started, no one else will." -- Andy Thibodeau Who has inspired you the most?
Two educators at Paul V. Moore, Mr. Brian Frear and Ms. Patti Devivo have both inspired me because, as teachers, they work incredibly hard to instill the love of learning in their students and spend as much time as necessary to ensure their students receive the assistance they need. What is your advice to your graduating class?
Before you walk away from Paul V. Moore, make sure you take a few minutes to sincerely thank those individuals who have made their journey to graduation as memorable as it was. What do you do to relax and unwind?
Though my Varsity sports sometimes cause some stress, golf, tennis and bowling matches truly allow me to focus on something outside of school, at least for a short period of time. What word or phrase best describes you?
Relentless At your 25-year reunion, what do you want your classmates to remember you for?
I hope that my classmates would remember me for my willingness to work with my fellow students in the classroom if they are not grasping a concept taught in class, even if it means reiterating what the teacher had previously taught. If nothing else, I hope people will remember the fact that I wish nearly everyone a good morning and good afternoon when I see them.

If nothing else, what one thing would you like to accomplish in your lifetime?
If I can influence one future student of mine to instill the love of learning to someone else and improve that person's life, my career will be complete. Is there anything else you'd like to say?
I have been involved with Student Leadership all four years of high school and have served as the corresponding secretary, treasurer and president of the organization (in my sophomore, junior, and senior years respectively).